AGENTIC
DOLLARS
ON BITCOIN
Two days to build self-custodial dollar apps driven by models that run on device. No cloud, no custodian. Whether you come from AI, crypto, web3, or payments — this weekend is for you.
The venue: BLOX, central Turin
First prize
and a guaranteed place in the CypherTank semifinals, Lugano’s Bitcoin startup contest. Second €1,500. Third €500.
What you can build
Four directions,
no fixed brief
These tracks are about local AI, payments and wallets for digital dollars you hold yourself. If you build with AI, ship crypto or web3 products, or work on payments, you already have what it takes.
Bitcoin is just the settlement layer underneath, and we’ll show you how it works.
Invoicing, payroll, cross-border flows
Wallets, savings, shared accounts
On-device budgeting and fraud alerts
Local AI that proposes, you approve
How it works
Questions
Do I need to know Bitcoin already?
No. Most people who apply have never used RGB or built on Bitcoin, and that is exactly who this weekend is for. We’ll publish recorded tutorials for all three tools before the event, and mentors will be on site both days. What matters is that you want to build something.
Can I apply without a team?
Yes, and a lot of people do. When compiling the form, tell us that you are applying solo, and we will help you find teammates before the event, or on the first morning. The teams are composed of two to four people.
How are applications selected?
We read every application. We look for motivation and for a clear vision of what you want to build around AI and payment infrastructure, not for a long CV or years of experience. Places are limited to around 70, so tell us honestly what draws you here.
Is it free? Are meals covered?
The hackathon is free to attend. Lunch on Saturday, an afternoon coffee break and breakfast on Sunday are covered for all participants. You only cover your own travel and accommodation.
Why local AI
The model runs on
your device
An agent that handles your money should not ship your finances to someone else’s server. Local models mean the reasoning stays private, works offline, and costs nothing per call. Pair on-device AI with self-custody and Bitcoin settlement, and the whole flow stays in the user’s hands.
Private by defaultWorks offlineNo per-call costWho should join
No Bitcoin background
required
This is a builders’ weekend for people who like AI, payments and shipping things fast. Whatever chain or stack you come from, you are welcome. If you come alone, we’ll help you find teammates.
The tools
Start exploring
before you arrive
Everything you need is open and public. Have a look now — if it feels unfamiliar, rest assured: recorded tutorials for each tool are going live before the event.
Issue, transfer and verify assets on Bitcoin, with client-side validation. Every project builds on it.
Run AI models directly on device, from inference to fine-tuning, with no cloud and no per-call cost.
Embed a self-custodial wallet into your app: hold, sign and send, without holding anyone’s keys but your user’s.
Our main sponsor
Main sponsor of the hackathon, backing open-source development on Bitcoin. The WDK and QVAC teams will join us on site as mentors across both days.
Our media partner
Italian-born media covering Bitcoin, with daily news, interviews and in-depth analysis in Italian and English. Atlas21 will follow the hackathon and the projects that come out of it.
